Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 41–16 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 27–9 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- 8-B.McManus kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to NE -3. 33-D.Lewis for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2017-11-12
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 41–16 on 2017-11-12. T. Brady posted a game-high +13.52 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
 Denver Broncos | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(12:43) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 34-R.Burkhead for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(8:42) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
8-B.McManus kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to NE -3. 33-D.Lewis for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(5:22) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(13:41) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(8:51) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:40) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-D.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-58-V.Miller, Defensive Holding, declined.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(8:01) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-21-M.Butler, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-D.Lewis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(9:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wolfe].
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:43TD RBR. BurkheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 14
- Score
- 6-0
(12:43) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 34-R.Burkhead for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:36XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:42FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 7-3
(8:42) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:39TD Damien LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 35
- Score
- 13-3
8-B.McManus kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to NE -3. 33-D.Lewis for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:24XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 14-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:22FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-6
(5:22) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:41FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 17-6
(13:41) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:51FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 20-6
(8:51) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 2:40FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 18
- Score
- 20-9
(2:40) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:31TD Davis AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 11
- Score
- 26-9
(:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-D.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-58-V.Miller, Defensive Holding, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:25XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 27-9
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:01TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 27-15
(8:01) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-21-M.Butler, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:54XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 27-16
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:38TD Damien LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 33-16
(4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-D.Lewis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:36XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 34-16
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 6
- Score
- 40-16
(9:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wolfe].
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:04XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 41-16
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +13.52 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4R. Burkhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5Davis Allen · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 6M. Bennett · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8J. Develin · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+13.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-3.21 EPA): (5:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski.
Biggest single play (+6.24 EPA): Brandon McManus — 8-B.McManus kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to NE -3. 33-D.Lewis for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.52 total EPA
- B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -7.9% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.331 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 60.5% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.352 | +0.022 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.046 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | -0.331 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 39.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, -3.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +28.43 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Burkhead (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Damien Lewis
- New England Patriots — Davis Allen (T. Brady pass)
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (B. Osweiler pass)
- New England Patriots — Damien Lewis
- New England Patriots — Jordan White (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 14 (Q1 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 34-R.Burkhead for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 12:36) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 35 (Q1 8:39) — 8-B.McManus kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to NE -3. 33-D.Lewis for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 8:24) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 13–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 7 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q2 8:51) — (8:51) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 18 (Q2 2:40) — (2:40) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-D.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-58-V.Miller, Defensive Holding, declined.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 0:25) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q3 8:01); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 7:54) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q3 4:38) — (4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-D.Lewis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 4:36) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wolfe].; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 9:04) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) 6-R.Allen punts 43 yards to DEN 27, Center-49-J.Cardona. 84-I.McKenzie MUFFS catch, touched at DEN 28, RECOVERED by NE-47-J.Hollister at DEN 24. 47-J.Hollister to DEN 24 for no gain (84-I.McKe
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:39) — 8-B.McManus kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to NE -3. 33-D.Lewis for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 10-E.Sanders to NE 29 for 13 yards (21-M.Butler).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 10-E.Sanders to NE 36 for 38 yards (30-D.Harmon).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 10:44) — (10:44) 9-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 34-R.Burkhead, Center-42-C.Kreiter, recovered by DEN-9-R.Dixon at DEN 30. 9-R.Dixon to DEN 30 for no gain (38-B.Bolden).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 8:39) — 8-B.McManus kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to NE -3. 33-D.Lewis for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left intended for 82-J.Heuerman INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Chung at NE 38. 23-P.Chung to DEN 32 for 30 yards (72-G.Bolles).
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) 6-R.Allen punts 43 yards to DEN 27, Center-49-J.Cardona. 84-I.McKenzie MUFFS catch, touched at DEN 28, RECOVERED by NE-47-J.Hollister at DEN 24. 47-J.Hollister to DEN 24 for no gain (84-I.McKe
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 10-E.Sanders to NE 36 for 38 yards (30-D.Harmon).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 12:43 · DEN 14 · Score 6-0
(12:43) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 34-R.Burkhead for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 12:36 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 8:42 · NE 21 · Score 7-3
(8:42) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 8:39 · DEN 35 · Score 13-3
8-B.McManus kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to NE -3. 33-D.Lewis for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 8:24 · DEN 15 · Score 14-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 5:22 · NE 15 · Score 14-6
(5:22) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 13:41 · DEN 7 · Score 17-6
(13:41) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 8:51 · DEN 10 · Score 20-6
(8:51) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 2:40 · NE 18 · Score 20-9
(2:40) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · DEN 11 · Score 26-9
(:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-D.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-58-V.Miller, Defensive Holding, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · DEN 15 · Score 27-9
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 8:01 · NE 7 · Score 27-15
(8:01) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-21-M.Butler, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:54 · NE 15 · Score 27-16
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:38 · DEN 8 · Score 33-16
(4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-D.Lewis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:36 · DEN 15 · Score 34-16
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:10 · DEN 6 · Score 40-16
(9:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wolfe]. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:04 · DEN 15 · Score 41-16
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- B. Osweiler (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos on 2017-11-12?
The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 41-16 in Week 10, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: New England Patriots 14, Denver Broncos 6; Q2: New England Patriots 13, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Denver Broncos 0; Final: New England Patriots 41, Denver Broncos 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Burkhead (T. Brady pass) (Q1 12:43) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Lewis (Q1 8:39) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Allen (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:31) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (B. Osweiler pass) (Q3 8:01) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Lewis (Q3 4:38) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:10) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 8:42, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 5:22, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 13:41, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 8:51, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 2:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 65.8% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.52 total passing EPA. B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos), 52.9% completion, -7.9% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.75 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-3.21 EPA): (5:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
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